{"id":21711,"date":"2026-02-27T17:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/uncategorized\/the-amateur-tour-featured-close-playoff-matches-and-impressive-displays-of-skill\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T13:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T10:43:38","slug":"the-amateur-tour-featured-close-playoff-matches-and-impressive-displays-of-skill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helsinkihorseshow.fi\/en\/home-page-campaign\/the-amateur-tour-featured-close-playoff-matches-and-impressive-displays-of-skill\/","title":{"rendered":"The Amateur Tour featured close playoff matches and impressive displays of skill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friday\u2019s Amateur Tour classes featured lively, closely contested, and high-quality competition. Three classes were held during the day, two of which were decided in jump-offs by fractions of a second, and the 80-cm class by skill points. The top riders stood out with their confident and careful performances. <\/p>\n\n

Amateur Tour 105 cm, presented by Velj. Wahlsten <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Saana Salminen, photo by Iita-Maria Ahtiainen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Nine riders competed in the class, three of whom received awards. All three riders in the top three advanced to the jump-off with clear rounds. Saana Salminen, representing Goodwill Riders, rode to victory on her horse Clarissa RD with a time of 28.88 seconds. Elsa Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m of Keisarinm\u00e4en Ratsastajat took second place on Nevada di Parta TR with a time of 29.05. Isla Lepp\u00e4nen of \u00c4\u00e4neseudun Ratsastajat took third place on Shanghai Volo with a time of 31.09. <\/p>\n\n

Amateur Tour 95 cm, presented by Print Team Finland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Twenty-two riders lined up at the starting line for the 95-cm class. The top six were awarded prizes after the jump-off. The victory went to Neea Hakala on Hubaluba 3389 from Myrkyn Yksityisratsastajat with a time of 27.51 seconds. Second place went to Sonia Suominen of the Lohja Riders on Power Lady Z with a time of 27.67. Third place went to Sanni Collin of the Kuopio Riders on Graham\u2019s D\u2019Ete with a time of 28.12. <\/p>\n\n

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Neea Hakala and Hubaluba, photo by Aino Tervonen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

All the competitors completed both the basic course and the re-run without any mistakes, and the results were decided in tight races down to the last second.<\/p>\n\n

Amateur Tour 80 cm, presented by Horse & Rider Nordic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The third Amateur Tour class of the day was held at the 80-cm level as a skill competition. A total of 34 riders and horses lined up at the starting line, and the top nine were awarded prizes. <\/p>\n\n

Rode to victory in the class <\/strong>N\u00eda Kartano of Fox Riders, riding Joe de Baudemont, received the highest technical score of 9.0. Mea Tiainen of the Kauniaisten Ratsastajat, riding Berline, placed second with a score of 8.8, and Vilja Jaakkola of the Mustavuoren Ratsastajat, riding Gwen, placed third with a score of 8. <\/p>\n\n

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N\u00eda Kartano and Joe de Baudemont, photo by Iita-Maria Ahtiainen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The technical evaluation highlighted balance, careful riding, and a smooth overall performance; the skills of the young and amateur riders were clearly evident throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n

Results, February 27<\/h2>\n\n

Amateur Tour 105 cm presented by Velj. Wahlsten 105 cm, basic course and jump-off. Started 9th, finished 3rd. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1) Saana Salminen – Clarissa RD, Goodwill Riders ry 0-0\/28.882) Elsa Sj\u00f6str\u00f6m – Nevada di Parta TR, Keisarinm\u00e4en Ratsastajat ry 0-0\/29.053) Isla Lepp\u00e4nen – Shanghai Volo, \u00c4\u00e4neseudunRatsastajat ry 0-0\/31.09<\/p>\n\n

Full results: LINK<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Amateur Tour 95 cm 2, presented by Print Team Finland: 95 cm, basic course and jump-off. Started 22nd, finished 6th. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1) Neea Hakala \u2013 Hubaluba 3389, Myrkyn Yksityisratsastajat ry 0-0\/27.512) Sonia Suominen \u2013 Power Lady Z, Lohjan Ratsastajat ry 0-0\/27.673) Sanni Collin \u2013 Graham’s D’Ete, Kuopio Equestrian Association 0-0\/28.124) Jadelina Korjus \u2013 Katti’s Ragtime, Aino Equestrian Club 0-0\/28.355) Sanni Collin \u2013 Tinkerbell J, Kuopio Riders Association 0-0\/28.666) Aada Raitasuo \u2013 Killala Nelly, Lohja Riders Association 0-0\/29.76<\/p>\n\n

Full results: LINK<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Amateur Tour 80 cm presented by Horse & Rider Nordic 80 cm, short skill test 2024. Started 34th, finished 9th. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1) N\u00eda Kartano \u2013 Joe de Baudemont, Fox Riders ry 9.02) Mea Tiainen \u2013 Berline, Kauniaisten Ratsastajat \u2013 Grankulla Ryttare ry 8.83) Vilja Jaakkola \u2013 Gwen, Mustavuoren Ratsastajat \u2013 Mustavuori Riders ry 8.74) Charlotta Von Essen \u2013 SDL Annubis (Lotuss), Kauniaisten Ratsastajat \u2013 Grankulla Ryttare ry 8.65) Kadri Parta \u2013 Diamant, Kauniaisten Ratsastajat \u2013 Grankulla Ryttarery April 86) Heini Moisio \u2013 Must Have Chocolate, Riding Club Solbacka ry March 86) Enni Peisa \u2013 Ottomar, Paraisten Ratsastusseura ry 8.38) Klara Laaksonen \u2013 Gensea Scoop, Keisarinm\u00e4en Ratsastajat ry 8.28) Elle Marjam\u00e4ki \u2013 KG Sienna, Tallitiimi ry 8.2<\/p>\n\n

Full results: LINK<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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